Transport

How reliable are the ferries between Mahe and Praslin, and how many buffer days should you leave before your flight?

Cat Cocos ferries between Mahe and Praslin run fairly regularly, but cancellations due to weather aren't unheard of, so travelers recommend building in 1-2 buffer days before your return flight and keeping a domestic flight as backup.

1 source · 9 days ago

What's the best way to get around Mahe, Seychelles — rental car, bus, or taxi?

Renting a car is the most convenient option on Mahe; buses are the cheapest but schedule-dependent; taxis cost around €40 per trip on average, similar to a day's car rental.

1 source · 14 days ago

How much does transport cost on Mahe (car rental, fuel) and how expensive are flights to Seychelles?

Renting a Suzuki Swift for 9 days costs around 415 EUR, fuel for a full trip runs about 700 SCR, parking/car wash are cheap. Round-trip flights (no baggage) for two run from roughly $1000, and booking 4.5 months ahead doesn't guarantee much below $1100 for a couple.

1 source · 18 days ago

How to rent a car at Mahe airport (Seychelles) with card payment instead of cash only?

The popular local operator Mathias only accepts cash, but international aggregators like DiscoverCars or RentalCars, plus Europcar/Sixt counters at Mahe airport, let you pay by card in advance.

1 source · 22 days ago

Mahe taxi fares between Victoria port, Savoy Resort and Seychelles International Airport — and can you pay cash?

Travelers reported roughly €10 for short taxi rides on Mahe, but agree the fare with the driver before leaving. Taxis are available at the airport, and cash is generally accepted even if a driver initially asks for card payment.

1 source · 23 days ago

Is it cheaper to rent a car or use taxis on Mahé, Seychelles, and what are the typical costs?

Taxis on Mahé are often expensive: a return transfer booked through a tour operator is typically around €80–90, while a single taxi trip may cost roughly ₽4,000–5,000. Car hire reportedly starts at about €40 per day and can be better value for several trips or a group.

1 source · 24 days ago

How much do flights to Seychelles cost, and what's the risk with layover connections?

Flights to Seychelles usually involve one layover (e.g. via Qatar Airways) and cost roughly $1,300–1,900 USD round trip for two, depending on season; note that Air Seychelles/Etihad runs only one daily flight (EY1001/HM19), so missing that connection in Abu Dhabi means an extra hotel night plus losing money on already-booked accommodation and car rental in Seychelles.

1 source · 27 days ago

Flying to Mahe via Abu Dhabi with Etihad: is baggage checked through, and do you get a hotel if you miss the connection or have a long layover?

On a Moscow–Abu Dhabi–Mahe itinerary with Etihad and Air Seychelles, baggage may be accepted through to the final destination if it is issued as one ticket. If you miss the Abu Dhabi–Mahe flight because of a short connection, Etihad typically rebooks you on the next flight and may provide a free hotel.

1 source · 36 days ago

How long does it take to clear arrival formalities at Mahe Airport and collect bags if you need to catch a ferry the same day?

A recent arrival at Mahe Airport reported clearing all checks in about 20–25 minutes, even after leaving the aircraft near the end. The flow was straightforward: security screening first, then an officer check, and the bags were already on the carousel by then.

1 source · 9 days ago

Where to rent a car on Mahé, and do you need an international driving permit if you pick it up at the airport and drop it off at the ferry port?

On Mahé, the most practical option is a rental company that offers pickup at Seychelles International Airport and drop-off at the Inter-Island Quay ferry port in Victoria. A national driver’s license is often accepted if it is in Latin script, but carrying an IDP is the safest option in case the rental company asks for it.

1 source · 6 days ago

Can you catch the 11am Cat Cocos ferry to Praslin after landing at Mahé airport at 8:55am?

It's doable but tight: immigration at Mahé typically takes 20–40 minutes, leaving roughly 1.5 hours to reach the ferry terminal. The Cat Cocos shuttle transfer costs €44 for a group of 4; a local taxi may be cheaper.

1 source · 9 days ago

Do you need to reclaim and recheck baggage on a connecting flight with Seychelles Airlines?

In practice, baggage is usually checked through to the final destination and boarding passes for both flights are issued at once — no need to reclaim or recheck.

1 source · 36 days ago